Charlie Buckler Sports Field and Clubhouse

Community, Roads & Infrastructure

Alder completed a comprehensive upgrade to Charlie Buckler Sports Field, enhancing sporting facilities, site functionality and the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians across the precinct.

Redland City Council

Redland Bay QLD

2024

6.3M

Project value has been adjusted to reflect approximate current-day value as at 2025, based upon industry recognised construction indexation published by Rawlinson.

Project Highlights

Delivered across three stages in a live sporting environment, the project upgraded key community facilities while maintaining access for local sporting clubs.

Modern Clubhouse

Demolition of existing 210m² clubhouse, including asbestos removal, and construction of a modern 800m² facility, including a covered social area, kitchen, amenities, change rooms and covered walkways to better support club members and visitors.

Sporting Infrastructure

A new 150m² groundskeeper store was constructed alongside upgrades to the sporting fields, including raising the existing cricket pitch, installing 3,500m² of turf surrounds and constructing 230m² of cricket practice nets with synthetic turf surfacing and chain-wire netting.

Significant Civil Infrastructure

Alder delivered 160 linear metres of stormwater infrastructure, sewer pump systems, manholes and potable and rainwater reticulation.

Irrigation and Water Management

The project included the installation of 1,700 linear metres of irrigation pipework servicing the sports fields. The system incorporated a Rain Bird controller and rainwater harvesting infrastructure to support efficient field maintenance.

Access and Connectivity

More than 1,200 linear metres of concrete footpaths, kerb ramps and rest areas were constructed throughout the site.

Parking and Traffic

The redevelopment included approximately 2,000m² of new car parking and roadway infrastructure, incorporating unbound pavements, asphalt surfacing, line marking and signage.

Landscaping and Amenities

More than 600m² of landscaping was installed, including planting, mulching and concrete edging. The precinct was further enhanced with shade structures, seating, drinking fountains, bin enclosures, tiered concrete seating and dog agility equipment.

Precinct-Wide Upgrades

Electrical works included reticulation throughout the precinct, installation of 11 new car park lighting poles, NBN connectivity and power supply upgrades to the new clubhouse. These improvements enhanced safety, functionality and usability across the site.

Alder completed a comprehensive upgrade to Charlie Buckler Sports Field, enhancing sporting facilities, site functionality and the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians across the precinct.

The project involved demolition of the existing clubhouse, including asbestos removal, and construction of a new multi-use facility with amenities, change rooms, a covered social area and walkways. A separate groundskeeper store was also delivered, supported by new irrigation systems extending over 1,700 linear metres, stormwater and sewer infrastructure, and more than 1,200 linear metres of concrete footpaths and access works.

Further upgrades included construction of car parking and roadworks, installation of turf, new cricket practice facilities and extensive landscaping works. Electrical reticulation, lighting, park furniture and supporting infrastructure were integrated to enhance usability, with all works carefully staged in a live environment to maintain access for multiple sporting groups throughout delivery.